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How I Learned to Accept Life’s Imperfections
When I was in my early 20s, I had what others would define as a curvy figure. A body type that is highly coveted in today’s culture. However, I did not want to be curvy. I wanted to be skinny, model thin like Kate Moss. It didn’t matter if other people thought that was too skinny. That’s what I viewed as the “perfect” figure. I did everything to attain that ideal body type. I changed my eating habits, I worked out doing endless cardio, which was quite challenging since I did not enjoy cardio, and basically obsessed with losing weight and getting fit. It took years, a lot of hard…
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I Am a Warrior
I might look delicate on the outside, but I am tough as steel on the inside. I think we were all sent to this earth to be warriors. This life is not easy. We all have specific challenges we deal with throughout our lives. Obstacles that stand in our way of achieving our dreams or simply feeling at peace. Oftentimes, those challenges are internal factors that keep us bound to debilitating thinking patterns or self-destructive habits. We try to break free, but somehow, they continue to pull us back. Other times they are external factors, like toxic friends, family, or work settings. We know we must find an exit, but…
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Hi! I’m Bahareh
Welcome to Bahareh’s Silhouette. I’m Bahareh. I am a writer, editor, wife, mother, philosopher, and occasional poker player. I am an INFJ—an Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging person who likes to spend time alone to observe, think, and analyze. I have a constant stream of thoughts where I ponder the deeper symbolisms of life, and my purpose for creating this blog is to have a creative outlet to write down my reflections, but also create a community for people who might be interested in the same life topics. I’ve written since I was seven years old. I wrote every day and journaled throughout my life. I write to keep my sanity.…
